In January 2015 Public Health England and Active Working C.I.C jointly commissioned an Expert Statement on the status and impact of prolonged sitting in the office (Download).

Why not take part in the national day when workers across Britain unite together and participate in a variety of fun and simple activities to #SitLess and #MoveMore at work. We will be!!

"Get up offa that thing" The On Your Feet Britain Challenge dares you to take James Brown at his word and convert 'sitting time' to 'standing time'. Follow some simple changes - it’s easier than you think:

Stand during phone calls

Stand and take a break from your computer every 30 minutes

Use the stairs

Have standing or walking meetings

Eat your lunch away from your desk

Walk to your colleague's desk instead of phoning or emailing them

Stand at the back of the room during presentations

So Friday 28th April 2017 is your chance to get the ball rolling and encourage your employees to take a stand. Team up with colleagues and see how much "sitting time" you can reduce on the day.